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March 2, 2010

ColoradoBiz Update

From ballrooms to boardrooms, our floor plan is designed to accommodate a variety of meeting needs. At Keystone we've thought of everything to make your event seamless, from in-house AV experts to a dedicated banquet kitchen.

The reward for practicing good ethics is being able to sleep at night knowing you did the right thing. But it also leads to the long-term success of a business, organization or individual. This year's winners of the Colorado Ethics in Business Alliance Awards offer strong examples. By Mike Taylor

When I first saw the Nissan Cube a couple of years ago, I thought, "Now that's a cute car." There are a couple of these boxy-type vehicles on the road - the schtick is that the rear window wraps around to the passenger side, giving the whole thing a space-age look. By Jeff Rundles

Last month, Fidelity Investments made national headlines when it fired four employees for participating in a fantasy football league - because they were gambling. But were they really? By Todd Fredrickson

I can't tell you how many times I have heard managers say, "I can't meet my commitments because my people didn't get their stuff done on time." They seem to think the fact that their people didn't get "their stuff done on time" gets them off the hook. They are dead wrong. By Larry Valant

Channel 7 and ColoradoBiz on businessKMGH Channel 7 and ColoradoBiz are collaborating on stories that explore how business affects your life. You can also find them online at TheDenverChannel.com.

Wanted: Nominations for Top 100 Women-Owned Companies

Nominate your firm for ColoradoBiz magazine's annual ranking of the state's Top 100 Women-Owned Companies slated for the May issue. Submission deadline: March 19

Hot Biz Deals

Chow down in Denver!Denver Restaurant Week is a two-week celebration of Denver's delicious culinary scene. From Feb. 20 through March 5, participating restaurants will offer a multi-course dinner for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including tax or gratuity). And after you've eaten, get a deal on a hotel room, too!
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The Sheraton Steamboat Resort has put together two fabulous ski packages to make it even more affordable to hit the slopes. As the area's only ski-in, ski-out resort, Sheraton Steamboat Resort is offering the Champagne Powder Package and the Stay & Ski Package. To make a reservation or for more information, visit http://www.sheratonsteamboatresort.com/or call 1-800-325-3535.

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